would be moved into the highest category of the new Local Covid Alert Level system, meaning which pubs don't serve 'substantial' meals will have to close.
It followed negotiations between the government and local leaders including Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham over a financial which eventually broke down.Mr Burnham said talks collapsed after the Government refused to meet his demand for £65million to support the people who worked in pubs, bars, bookmakers and other affected businesses.
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